[MRD]

I leave the nut on and just flush with the top of the treads, then while pulling toward you on the wheel hit the nut with a hammer. This has the effect of pushing the shaft down and the steering wheel will pop right up. I have done this on all models of cars, some old ones need a few good raps but they always come loose.

 

[Rider]

I leave the nut on and just flush with the top of the treads, then while pulling toward you on the wheel hit the nut with a hammer. This has the effect of pushing the shaft down and the steering wheel will pop right up. I have done this on all models of cars, some old ones need a few good raps but they always come loose.

A tried and true method, but real easy to bung up the threads. I prefer to use a piece of brass stock between the hammer and shaft.

 

[MRD]

I have used a piece of steel plate between to help spread the load but that requires three hands is typically not needed. If the nut is flush to the threads no chance of hurting the threads and it really does not take that much of a hit. I use a 3lb hammer and it has worked almost every time other than on some boats that are corroded on. I then had a friend pull with both hands on the steering wheel and I used a steel plate to help distribute the hit evenly. It took 4 good "whaps" and it popped off.

 

[Lui]

You all have it wrong! Just use a tiny bit of C4 around the base of the steering wheel, cover the wheel with a few blankets, and set off the C4. The wheel will come off in one piece....well...so will the rest of the steering assemblies.

 

[MRD]

Lol, only excess exceeds, lol